2023 Team Preview: Riverside Vikings

Written by: David Mika on Thursday, August 3rd, 2023. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

Head Coach: Harry Armstrong

Assistant Coaches:
Charlie Grande WR
Riley Gaughan DL
Bryan Besecker OL
Bryan Pica DB
Marty Gramigna RB
Jim Tucker JR HIGH
Ted Jackson Jr QB
Brian Jones LB

Team Name: Riverside Vikings

2022 Record: 6-5

District: 2

Class: AA

League: Lackawanna Football Conference, Division 3

Key Starters Lost:
Paul Higgins DT/OL
Nick D’Amico K
Gary Mrozinski P/WR
Anthony Norris OL
Miracle Okoroji LB
Neftali Feliciano CB

Offensive Starters Returning:
Reese Gaughan 4 6′ 180 WR-ath, DB, Kick Ret 12
Chase Taddonio 2 5’11” 195 QB – S 11
Robby Garvey 1 6′ 200 OLB – RB 12
Richie Kostoff 87 6’1″ 220 TE – MLB 11
Chad Hoskins 50 5’11” 220 G – DE 12
Zach Chilek 54 6′ 215 C – DE 12
Ed Snee 77 6′ 6″ 315 OL 12
Casey O’Brien 5 5’9″ 170 WR – DB 12

Defensive Starters Returning:
Reese Gaughan 4 6′ 180 DB, Kick Ret 12
Chase Taddonio 2 5’11” 195 DB 11
Robby Garvey 1 6′ 200 OLB 12
Richie Kostoff 87 6’1″ 220 TE – MLB 11
Chad Hoskins 50 5’11” 220 DE 12
Zach Chilek 54 6′ 215 DE 12
Casey O’Brien 5 5’9″ 170 DB 12
Quinn Pucilowski 26 5’11 200 LB 11

Special Team Starters Returning:

Key Newcomers:
Tavian Branch 75 6’4 285 OL – DE 10
JJ Rogers 11 6′ 165 WR – DB 11
Connor Sansky 5’11 210 G/DE 11
Santino D’Amico 5’9 175 K 10
Graydon Dupre 6′ 210 OL/DE
Vincent Scotti 5’8 220 OL/DT

2023 Returning Player Stats:
QB – Chase Taddonio ALL-LEAGUE. 32 TD, 22 pass, 9 Rush, 1 Rec. 2110 YDS PASSING, 417 YDS RUSH

RB – Robby Garvey 48 carries, 319 yards, 3 TD’s. 9 receptions, 73 yards.

WR – Reese Gaughan ALL REG/LEAGUE/STATE. 61 receptions, 1055 yards, 12 TD’s. 49 carries 291 yards, 3 TD’s. Passing: 7-9, 66 yards, 1 TD. 3 Punt Return TD’s, 1 Kickoff Return TD.

TE – Richie Kostoff ALL LEAGUE. 38 rec 430 YDS 4 TD

DB – Reese Gaughan – ALL LEAGUE. 37 Total Tackles. 20 Solo. 1 TFL. 1 INT. 2 Fumble Recoveries. 4 PD. 3 Punt Return TD’s. 1 Kickoff Return TD.

DB – Casey O’Brien – 45 Total Tackles. 3 TFL. 1 Sack. 3 INT. 10 PD. 1 Blocked Punt.

LB – Richie Kostoff – ALL LEAGUE. 88 Total Tackles. 41 Solo. 3 TFL. 1 Sack. 2 PD

LB – Robby Garvey – ALL LEAGUE. 84 Total Tackles. 16 TFL. 7 Sacks. 2 FF. 3 PD

DL – Zach Chilek – ALL LEAGUE. 37 total tackles. 3 TFL, 1 FF.

DL – Chad Hoskins – ALL LEAGUE. 44 total tackles, 14 solo. 3 TFL. 1 sack. 1 FF. 1 Fumble Recovery.

2023 Outlook: Riverside is Experienced, Fast, Strong, and Big, and we expect to be highly competitive in 2023. eight starters returning on OFF & DEF, & impactful special teams players returning: combined with a talented group of 1st-year players at key positions, and multiple new additions on the coaching staff: our team will be poised to compete for a championship.

Our off-season & in-season speed & strength training continues to create a roster with elite speed, size, versatility, and strength. Keys to success: play incredibly physical upfront, take care of the ball, limit opponents’ big plays, and continue getting faster & stronger throughout the season.

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